Soraya's POV

Was I really going to go to school like this?

My hand stayed on the hickey on my neck, and I froze as I heard Darius stirring. He was waking up . I kept my gaze on the mirror, trying to distract myself but then I caught sight of him sitting up on the bed.

“Soraya?” His voice sounded groggy from sleep but intoxicating and it made my heart skip a beat. I didn’t answer him… I couldn’t. I still felt completely shy, holding the blanket around me.

“Won't you look at me, mate,” he teased as he leaned back on the pillows.

I swallowed hard and turned...